York University Presidential Scholarship in Canada

York University offers a variety of scholarships and awards that recognise academic excellence, resilience and community leadership.

The President’s International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who are entering their first year of a four-year undergraduate degree program at York University and demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. 

Recipients will represent a variety of regions around the world and will be referred to as “President’s International Scholars”. 

To be considered for the York University Presidential International Scholarship, you:

• Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada

• Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Spring 2027

• Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award) 

• Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable)

• Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement (where applicable)

• Must upload one letter of recommendation or other supporting documents as applicable

• Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by October 1, 2026 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

• Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by October 1, 2026 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

• A minimum 80% (A) final admission average is required for consideration.

• Financial need may also be considered in the selection process.

• Twenty (20) York University Presidential Scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $45,000/year.

• It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $180,000 over four years.

The application form consists of a personal statement from the applicant (no more than 3000 characters), a financial profile, a list of activities and volunteer experiences and one letter of reference.

To apply for the York University Presidential Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

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  Click the green button below to visit York University’s scholarship webpage

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  Ensure that you submit your application for admission well in advance of the scholarship application deadline, October 1, 2026.

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  Apply for the scholarship via the online application form at https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/international-scholarship-application.

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  Applicants not chosen for the President’s International Scholarship of Excellence will automatically be considered for other international entrance scholarships, including the Liberal Arts & Professional Studies International Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship (if applicable).